Protecting the environment and enhancing its natural world is crucial for people, communities, and wildlife.
The Environment Agency leads in this area by adapting to climate change, protecting communities from flooding, ensuring a sustainable water supply, and setting environmental standards for industries.
The Opportunity We are seeking recent graduates in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation, Control, and Automation who want to use their skills to reduce flood risks, protect communities, and help us reach our goal of becoming a carbon net-zero organization by 2030.
This four-to-five-year training program is designed to build your skills in asset management, project planning, design, and site supervision.
You will work on real projects, tackle real challenges, and gain hands-on experience in various parts of the organization.
Why Choose Us?
A Diverse Range of Experiences: Rotating placements across departments allow you to develop key skills and gain a holistic understanding of our work.
Dedicated Support: Your team, mentors, and coaches are all here to help you build a rewarding career.
Plus, you will join a thriving community of around 70 graduate engineers for support and camaraderie.
Flexibility and Inclusivity: We are committed to an inclusive workplace that mirrors the communities we serve.
Flexible working arrangements are available for all our roles, and every voice is valued in our diverse environment.
We offer a hybrid working setup to give you flexibility while learning from colleagues both in the office and out on-site.
Please note that travel may be required for accessing flood defense assets, attending events, and participating in team meetings.
About This Role To be eligible for this role, you must have an accredited BEng or MEng degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) that meets Engineering Council standards.
Essential skills include leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.
The estimated salary for this position is £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.